Originally Posted by knickerlesscage:
“'Someone like Lampard'?! In his first international tournament he scored 3 in 4 and was named in the team of the tournament. He was our top scorer in WC 2006 qualifying. He is currently our highest scoring midfielder. He has 8 more goals than Gerrard in 8 fewer appearances. In my opinion the guy seems to be criminally underrated by almost anyone other than Chelsea fans, although I am not one.
I hope he plays.
ETA:
Glad to hear it.”
Good post
Originally Posted by mikeyddd:
“Why even bring Gerrard into it, of course he scored more goals, Gerrard was always played out of position to accommodate Lampard”
That's hardly his fault. What's he supposed to do.
He's been one of the best English midfielders throughout his career and has been picked for the England starting line up.
Is he supposed to say "Gee, thanks boss, I know i've been one of the best midfielders in the PL and i've scored lots of goals and you've picked me in the starting line up but I think you should leave me out so StevieG might have a better game."
It's up to the manager to pick the team and if Gerrard and Lampard weren't working then it's up the manager to change it.
Same with any position.
Trouble is that England managers seem to want to pick all the best players but not the best team.
